Detective in the Red Chamber

Qingwen twisted the ten green onion fingers like twists, and shook her head with difficulty, "I'm afraid it won't work."

Although when she was in the Rongguo Mansion, she even thought of fighting Lu Bu with Ping'er and Xiaohong, but that was just a momentary impulse.

Now I heard that Sun Shaozong intends to close her, Qingwen's heart is full of Jia Baoyu's shadow, although she knows that the hope is slim, but she is willing to give up her body so easily?

Seeing that she was panicked and resentful, Xiangling immediately dissipated the joy on her face, stepped forward and hugged Qingwen's shaved shoulders, and said softly, "Sister's thoughts, I can roughly understand, I think Mr. Xue..."

Now that Xue Pan is mentioned again, she is actually a little uncomfortable, but she calmed down a little, and continued, "When Mr. Xue gave me to the second master, I was actually worried in every possible way, but you and I have such backgrounds. How can you go against the master's wishes?"

"Later, I got along with the second master for a long time, but I was very grateful. To tell the truth, I have secretly thanked the Buddha several times, so that I can meet the second master in my life."

"My sister has been in our house for some time. I don't need to tell you what kind of person the second master is. Since Mr. Jia can't count on it anymore, can you entrust your life to such a man? Can't you humiliate your sister?"

Just this passage alone may not be able to shake Qingwen's heart, but it echoed Caixia's "don't force it" back and forth, but it really made Qingwen hesitate.

For a while, I thought about it, and just pushed the boat along like this, and cut off my obsession with Jia Baoyu; for a while, I remembered the carefree years by Jia Baoyu's side.

As a result, she couldn't make up her mind until the end. Instead, she suddenly thought of someone, so she blurted out and asked, "Since we want to choose someone who can serve people, why didn't we choose mandarin ducks?"

Xiangling has also heard rumors about the mansion, so it is not surprising that Qingwen mentioned the mandarin duck at this time, but shook her head and said, "At present, the eldest wife is pointing at him to help, so that the mansion is in good order. let her go?"

In fact, Qingwen just said it casually, and wanted to take the opportunity to change the subject, but seeing Xiangling dismiss the matter in a few words, she fell silent again.

And Xiangling didn't know how to persuade her, so she could only stand by her side silently.

The two sat there facing each other for about a quarter of an hour, when they suddenly heard knocks on the door, followed by Pomegranate's respectful voice, "Aunt Zhen, the second master called you to come over and talk."

The master and servant in the house just woke up, Xiangling hurriedly stepped forward and opened the door, ready to follow Shiliu to the main room.

Unexpectedly, Shiliu was standing at the door, but she was not in a hurry to leave, and smiled back at Qingwen, "Sister, just lock the door, I'm afraid Aunt Zhen will not come back tonight."

Chapter 540 Mace, Urn Gold Hammer

In a daze, hearing some rustling movements, Sun Shaozong thought it was Ruan Rong and Xiang Ling who were getting dressed, and subconsciously a big roc spread its wings, trying to wrap them in his arms.

Unexpectedly, the two arms were all swept away.

He split his legs unbelievingly, but it only stirred up the moisture that filled the bed.

What about people?

Opening a gap in the eyelids, Pomegranate's refreshing facial features came into view immediately, and Sun Shaozong sat up from the bed in shock, only to realize that it was already bright outside.

"Second Master."

Seeing him sitting up suddenly, Shiliu hurriedly threw away the half-rolled curtain, and shyly said a blessing in front of the bed.

"What time is it?"

Sun Shaozong yawned, and lifted the quilt casually, and the sluggish breath left by the fierce battle last night immediately permeated.

Probably because of the upcoming parting, Ruan Rong took the initiative to find Xiangling last night, and talked about the secrets of having children from poems and songs, and then based on practice, she made an analysis and explanation in simple terms by removing the rough and the essential from the original broad and profound theories.

If Sun Shaozong hadn't acted too hastily, this incisive lecture would have been perfect.

"Go back to Second Master."

Then Shi Liu said with a blushing face, "It's almost ten o'clock in the morning, and my aunt said you still have some urgent work to do, so I asked my servant to help you wash and change your clothes."

It's so late.

It seems that last night was a bit of a waste of time - it's no wonder, although Sun Shaozong has experienced a lot of good things in one bed and two since he traveled, but every time there are various scruples, it is always difficult to fully display it .

It was different yesterday, since they are all my own concubine's room anyway, so I can come here as I want, without thinking about the 'aftermath' at all.

Recalling in his heart the incomparable and unanimous voice last night, Sun Shaozong stretched out his two thick and long hairy legs, and Shiliu hurriedly put on his trousers.

At this time, Furong also brought hot water, and the two stepped forward, and quickly changed Sun Shaozong's clothes to a new look, and then hugged the quilt and went out to wash and dry it.

But Sun Shaozong went to the outer room alone, saw a bowl of eight-treasure porridge and a few dishes of side dishes on the square table with a bamboo shovel, and filled it up to [-]% indiscriminately, and then Shi Shiran left the room.

When he arrived in the courtyard, he looked to the southwest corner, and as expected, the three women, including Second Sister You, were all guarding the children in the gazebo and gossiping.

Sun Shaozong hurried over, first picked up his daughter from the bamboo basket, gave her a kiss, and then smiled and said to Xiangling who got up to meet her, "I owe you two poems, and I won't rush you. Before going south to suppress the rebellion, why should I let my father taste it?"

Xiang Lingteng blushed all of a sudden, and hesitated, but Ruan Rong pushed her back to her seat.

"Don't pay attention to the master, he knows how to waste serious knowledge."

Ruan Rong said, and said seriously, "Just now, I heard from Steward Zhao that your gold-threaded big ring knife has a lot of holes, and I'm afraid you won't be able to use it in the future--since the master is going south to suppress the rebellion, at least I will fight it." A handy weapon, and let the uncle help you get a piece of armor for self-defense."

This is really an important matter.

Personal force is rarely used in this capital, bare hands plus a body of strange strength are enough to run amok.

But now that they are going south to suppress the rebellion, it is imminent to buy suitable equipment.

Saying goodbye to his wife and children in the gazebo, Sun Shaozong rode out of the mansion, thinking about weapons and armor along the way.

The armor is actually okay, Brother Cheap is about the same size as Sun Shaozong, but his waistline is a bit thicker - I really can't find a suitable one, just use his armor to change it.

As for this weapon...

I'm afraid it will be difficult to find ready-made weapons for a while, after all, there is no warrior in the whole capital who can match Sun Shaozong's strength. This ready-made weapon is either light or too light.

After much deliberation, I had no choice but to make some new weapons for the supervisor.

Anyway, Sun Shaozong doesn't pursue fine craftsmanship, as long as the weight is sufficient and it is strong and durable.

As for the appearance, it is best to have a "deterrence" effect, for example, a [-]-pound Qinglong Yanyue knife-the Huguang area is where Guan Erye stepped into the pinnacle of life, although the Great Zhou Dynasty did not put Guan Erye He is respected as a martial saint, but it shouldn't be a problem to use the name of the second master to bluff those barbarians.

Just thinking about it, the Qinglong Yanyue Saber seems to be good for horse fighting, and it might be inconvenient in the mountains.

or...

Two big hammers?

Just follow the four fierce eight hammers in the storytelling!

Of course, the eight-hundred-pound drum beating Weng Jinhammer is definitely useless-even if Sun Shaozong can move it, and carry that thing on his back for a long-distance raid in the mountains, it will definitely make people vomit blood.

A hammer weighs 82 catties, which should be about the same.

As for the length, it is tentatively set at four feet and about 1 meters. It may be a disadvantage for long weapons, but flexibility is also very important for mountain warfare.

And the hammer is a real thing, 82 catties may not be a big lump, as long as it has enough strength, it will not look clumsy.

and many more!

Or simply use a hammer in one hand and a mace in the other. Use the hammer when smashing the door, and use the mace when killing people. If the big nail rubs against it, there will be a bloody hole, and the deterrent effect is guaranteed.

It's better to get another shield, so as not to be accidentally injured by cold arrows when charging.

Just thinking wildly like this, when he saw outside Fusi's gate in Beizhen, Sun Shaozong couldn't help laughing as he kicked off his horse.

It seems that the ones I just thought about are not like going to fight against alien races, but rather like trying to open Wushuang in a sandbox game!

"grown ups."

Laughing self-deprecatingly, he saw Yang Licai rushing out to greet him, and said in a low voice, "Last night, I recruited a few more, and among them is a Xiangzhu surnamed Wang."

Has a incense master confessed? !

Sun Shaozong's heart moved, but he knew that this was not the place to speak, so he casually threw the reins to the gatekeeper Xiao Xiao, and brought Yang Licai into Beizhen Fusili.

It was not until he passed through the two gates that Sun Shaozong asked, "What did those rebels confess to?"

"Maybe it's the inside story of the White Lotus Sect in Northwest China, including the addresses of several branch helms, and what kind of business they use to earn money on weekdays."

This information, Lu Hui must have found a precious treasure, but Sun Shaozong didn't take much notice of it-not to mention that he will be released from Beijing in a few days, even if he can stay in Beijing, it will not be his turn Presided over the encirclement and suppression of the remnants of the White Lotus Sect in the northwest.

So Sun Shaozong asked again, "Is there any news about traitors in Beijing, or the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus?"

Yang Licai gave a wry smile, "I can't say there is no such thing, it's just..."

But it turned out that according to Wang Xiangzhu's account, only Ge Zhuan knew the authentication method of the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus.

Even if someone was sent to investigate, for the baby girl born on the day of the solar eclipse, Ge Zhen only explained that he had to see the baby clearly from top to bottom, and if there were any birthmarks, he had to keep in mind the location and shape, and go back to him. Report carefully.

Therefore, right now, it can only be confirmed that there is a special birthmark on the Saintess of the White Lotus Sect—but the exact location and shape are unknown.

As for the spies hiding in the capital?

Wang Xiangzhu also said that Aunt Li had everything under control, and he had never had any contact with her.

However, he still got the definite news that the ace spy Bingsan who was lurking in the capital's government was pregnant with his wife.

"Lord Zhenfu sent someone to investigate following this clue last night. I don't think it will take long before the list of officials whose wives are pregnant in Beijing will be sent over."

While talking, the two arrived at the entrance of the dungeon.

Seeing that the two doors opened left and right, revealing the dark downward tunnel, Sun Shaozong hurriedly asked again, "Then Wang Xiangzhu confessed, who leaked the secret when he was in the inn?"

Yang Licai shook his head helplessly again, "All he knows is that someone picked up a note at that time, reminding that there was an ambush from our Beizhen Fusi people nearby - as for who wrote this note, he didn't know."

This was also expected by Sun Shaozong.

Don't say that the traitor in the Dragon Guards may not be a member of the White Lotus Sect. Even if it is really an undercover agent of the White Lotus Sect, he will never take the initiative to reveal his identity while waiting.

So he asked again, "Where is that note, and when did you pick it up?"

Before Yang Licai could answer, someone in the dungeon said, "It was about eleven o'clock in the morning at the end of the past hour, and the location was Liyue's backyard, in a small courtyard enclosed by the White Lotus Sect—someone wrapped it with a note at that time." Throwing stones into the partition wall."

While speaking, he saw Lu Hui, who was a little haggard, walking out of the dungeon.

If it weren't for the decent black dragon swallowing cloud robe, the hideous scars on his face and the dark tunnel would make him look like a ghost crawling out of hell.

Of course, for most middle and low-level officials, the governor of Beizhen Fusi is much more terrifying than the evil spirits.

"Master Zhen Fu."

Sun Shaozong and Yang Licai rushed to meet him and bowed to salute.

Lu Hui waved his hand casually, and said, "There is no need to be polite. I have been asking for a long time, and I have only temporarily ruled out Zhao Jiayi and Song Xiong. The remaining three people may have to work hard on Sun Qianhu."

It was said that only two were ruled out, but when the names of Zhao Jiayi and Song Xiong were mentioned, the scar on Lu Hui's face was bright red, obviously he was also very happy.

After all, Zhao Jiayi, as a tester of thousands of households, can be said to be the leading figure brought back by Lu Hui from Jiangnan. When he was implicated in the rape case, it can be said that Lu Hui's prestige was dealt a big blow.

It was precisely because of this that Lu Hui became increasingly suspicious of Sun Shaozong.

It is not too late to prove Zhao Jiayi's innocence now.

"The duty of a subordinate official cannot be regarded as the word 'partial labor'."

Sun Shaozong was polite first, and then said, "Then Zhao Wei should also be ruled out. Although he had approached the inn at Simo, someone can prove that he never approached the backyard."

"In this way, only Zang Liang and Xu Kun are left!"

Lu Hui grinned grimly, and immediately called out to the two general banners who were following him, and ordered, "Go and invite all the family members of Zang Liang and Xu Kun, treat them well first, and wait for Sun Qianhu to find out the truth before making any fuss about it! "

tsk~

This was obviously a plan to take the lives of the whole family to intimidate the traitor.

To be honest, Sun Shaozong is somewhat against this practice of taking old and weak women and children as hostages, but helplessly, what the government likes to do most these days is "involvement" - besides, if the family members are not affected by the disaster, it can't be argued with the secret service. .

Right now, I can only hope that the traitor is not a ruthless master, otherwise...

Sun Shaozong sighed inwardly, then cupped his hands and said, "Please also fetch the copy of the confession, my lord, so that I can first understand what the thieves have confessed to."

Lu Hui was just waiting for him to check and make up for the omissions, so naturally he would not refuse, so he hurriedly led Sun Shaozong to the guard room, and put several confessions in front of him.

Sun Shaozong was not in a hurry to look through it, but first turned out the timetable compiled yesterday, and put it on the table for comparison at any time.

"correct."

Lu Hui was about to retreat quietly to see the progress in the interrogation room, when he suddenly remembered something, stopped and praised, "Wu Shuigen, whom Sun Qianhu recruited to surrender, is a good material for torture prisoners. More than half of the confessions were made by him."

This is really unintentional.

Originally, Sun Shaozong just wanted to use Wu Shuigen as a gimmick, but he never thought that because he almost wore a cuckold, he would actually attack his original accomplices cruelly.

And once this traitor becomes crazy, he will be much more vicious than the enemy - plus Wu Shuigen has been in the White Lotus Sect for a long time, even if those thieves want to lie, it will be difficult for them to do so.

So under this coincidence, he really became a sharp weapon to extract a confession.

However, after Lu Hui left, Sun Shaozong read the confession line by line, and it was indeed the same as what Yang Licai said, mostly information from the Northwest.

As for the news from the capital, it was lackluster.

Of course, it cannot be said that there is no news about the capital city at all. At least one thief who works as a part-time cowherd under Aunt Li's command confessed a lot of secrets about the noble ladies in Beijing.

The wife of a certain minister loves to be tied up; the widow of a certain marquis has a heart disease and oozes green juice; the mother of a certain young Hanlin twice...

"what?"